Project Funding for Collaborations across the Nordic Region

Emphasis is placed on the originality of the projects and on cross-border collaborations in the Nordic countries, but they also welcome projects that extend beyond the Nordic region in various ways.

The Fund supports risk-taking, and they often support the establishment and development phases of new artistic and cultural initiatives and networks. Funding can also be awarded to projects that build upon previous networking or a previously completed project, provided they involve clear development and innovation of the existing projects, and the Fund’s support can be seen to have clear relevance.

They work with an open and inquisitive approach to the Nordic, and are interested in everything that is under development. Applicants are therefore invited to share with the Fund their perspectives and approaches to the meaning of the Nordic, and to describe how the project in question can contribute to creating meaningful connections and links in the Nordic Region.

Funding Information

• You can apply for a maximum amount of DKK 500,000, but it is a good idea to obtain an idea of the typical size of the Nordic Culture Fund’s grants before applying. The project must have at least 50% co-financing.
• Project period:
  • The project period may run for a maximum period of the year in which the grant is provided and the two subsequent calendar years.
  • The main activities of the project must not commence until the Fund has made its decision and you have received a response.

Ineligible Funding

• Project Funding does not provide support for:
  • Projects that do not have a clear link to the artistic/cultural field, such as sports events.
  • Individual projects, working scholarships, education and study visits.
  • The participation of individuals or groups in events. Only the planners/organisers of such events may seek support for this.
  • Tours and travelling exhibitions, unless these are part of another substantial Nordic co-operation.
  • Operating costs, the basic financing of organisations, and the construction and procurement of technical equipment for operational use.
  • Publishing and production, if this is the primary purpose of the project, e.g. music releases, film and TV production, video game production, web solutions, book publishing and translation.

Who can apply?

• Cultural players, artists, public and private organisations, associations, etc., regardless of nationality, can apply for Project Funding.

For more information, visit Nordic Culture Fund.